CVE-2022-0346

Name: CVE-2022-0346
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-23T08:16:06.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0346 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The XML Sitemap Generator for Google WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate a parameter which can be set to an arbitrary value, thus causing XSS via error message or RCE if allow_url_include is turned on.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XML Sitemap Generator for Google WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate a parameter which can be set to an arbitrary value, thus causing XSS via error message or RCE if allow_url_include is turned on.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xmlsitemapgenerator	Xml Sitemap Generator	< 2.0.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b339390-d71a-44e0-8682-51a12bd2bfe6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b339390-d71a-44e0-8682-51a12bd2bfe6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0346?

How severe is CVE-2022-0346?

CVE-2022-0346 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0346?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0346?

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Source: NVD / NIST